We are privileged to be called by God to
be his prophets; to take his words on our lips and proclaim them to
the world. But the gift of prophesy is of no avail without the gift
of love; a Christ-like love of the world which is proof even against
the world’s rejection of us. Lord, I have heard your teaching on love
through St. Paul. Forgive me for the many times I have failed in love.
Help me to pick myself up and renew my commitment to love and faithfulness.

Times of Masses, Confessions and Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament :

Friday of this week is the First Friday of the month

St. Mary’s Church:

Masses:

Mon. Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 9:30am.

Fri. 8pm.

Sat. Vigil 8pm. Sun. 9am. 11:30am.

Confessions:

Fri. & Sat. 7-7:50pm.

Adoration:

Mon.– Fri. 1:30–3:30pm. in the Oratory in the Day
Centre.

St. Michael’s Church:

Masses:

Mon. & Wed. 9:30am.

Fri. 7pm.

Sat. Vigil 7pm. Sun. 10:30am

Confessions:

Fri. & Sat. 6:15pm.

Adoration:

Mon. – Fri. 7:30pm. – 9:30pm. Oratory,

Ballyliffin:

Masses:

Thurs. 7:30pm. Fri. 10am. Sun. 10am.

Confessions:

Thurs. 6:45pm. & Fri. 9:15am.

Adoration:

Mon. - Fri. 7:30pm. – 9:30pm.

Local Notes

Priest on call: Fr. Devlin is on call this week,
tel. 76114.

Readers, Collectors, Lay Ministers, Counters and Altar
Society for February

1st. Anniversary Mass: 7pm. Vigil Mass in St. Michael’s
Church, Urris, next Sat. Feb. 3 will be offered for Richard Doherty,
Roxtown, on the first anniversary of his death. May he rest in peace.

Collections: Parish collection last weekend amounted
to £1,327. Church Restoration Fund amounted to £1,263. Thank you for
your generosity.

Saints of the week: St. Aiden, bishop. Wednesday:
St. John Bosco Thursday: St. Brigid. Friday: The Presentation of the
Lord. Saturday: St. Blaise, Patron of sore throats and sick cattle.
St. Ansgar, bishop.

Visitation of the Sick: Fr. Devlin will attend
his sick of Friday of this week.

Lenten Stations: (March 2001) Anyone who would
like to host the Lenten Station Mass contact Fr. Devlin, tel. 76114.

St. Vincent De Paul Society: Parents and families
who may be experiencing financial or other difficulties leading up to
Confirmation / First Holy Communion please contact any member of the
Society or tel. 76114 / 76925. Your query will be treated in the strictest
confidence.

Vocations Weekend: Whom Shall I Send? Could you
be called to serve God and His people as a priest in the Diocese of
Derry? Come and see Vocations weekend A weekend of reflection on the
theme of vocation Sat. Feb. 3 and Sun. Feb. 4 at the Carmelite Retreat
Centre, Derry. For further information contact Fr. Farrell or Fr. Devlin
or tel. 04871365712 Email: paulfarren@ukonline.co.uk / 04871285037 Email:
codoherty@stcolumbbs.com

Chiropodist will be in the Day Centre on Mon. Jan.
29 from 10am. 3pm. For appointment tel. 76603.

Diabetic Association:The Inishowen Branch will
hold their Annual General Meeting in Carndonagh Community Hospital on
Wed. Jan.31 at 8:30pm. All welcome

Pope’s Intentions for February: That children will
never again be forced to participate in any war, but may be freed from
hatred and violence, so that they can enjoy, as children should, friendship
in their family, school and society. That by accepting the Gospel, the
family may be an evangelizing instrument to make humanity a true family
of peoples.

Annual Church Gate Collection for Pro-life taken up recently
in our parish amounted to £521. Thank you to the collectors and all
who gave so generously.

Parochial Bingo in St. Mary’s Hall, Clonmany on
Friday night at 9pm. Snowball £1,000. Come along and enjoy a friendly
game of bingo – you never know your luck!

Clan Clonmany: Meeting on Wed. Jan. 31 at 8pm.

Teach Ceoil, Clougherna: Traditional night of
music, song and dance on Wed. Jan. 31 at 9pm. Crosses will be made and
refreshments will be served. All welcome.